S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7 Market Parade, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4PP
How it compares in Croydon
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 2,815 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 74. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods)
What is S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods)'s food hygiene rating?
S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 16 December 2025.
Is S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) last inspected?
S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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